SNOW HILL HIGH SCHOOL

🎾 Tennis season is almost here! No experience? No problem! Come out and give it a try. See Mrs. Koz or Mr. Brahosky for more info. Don't miss your chance to be part of the team! #SHHSEagles #GameSetMatch

Expanding on our discussion of African Americans and Labor, today we spotlight Alexander Miles who is best known for his invention of the automatic elevator door mechanism. It is believed that he was inspired to invent the automatic elevator door after witnessing or nearly experiencing an accident where his daughter was almost injured due to an open elevator shaft. Therefore, in 1887, he patented a system that allowed elevator doors to open and close automatically, improving safety and convenience. Before his invention, elevator doors had to be manually operated, which could be hazardous. His innovation helped make elevators more reliable and efficient, especially in multi-story buildings. Miles’ contribution is considered a key development in the evolution of modern elevators.

Snow Hill Community! Let's support our Bayside Champ, Allie Suarezapecheche for Player of the Week! Vote NOW! 🩶❤️ https://www.delmarvanow.com/story/sports/high-school/2025/02/03/vote-for-the-delmarva-now-player-of-the-week-for-jan-27-feb-2/78085952007/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3peBrY7PRkBbrcEFUOm4Amxj67l0F_vUcAOhwoysVLjYSvOzk1sxbFyyI_aem_C_xeMWRHyRzvBfWlcNZYHQ#0sk1340dio7lpzamti99jt23qjhd5r7vh

📢 FAFSA Information Night – Tomorrow! 🎓💰 Snow Hill High School’s FAFSA Information Night is tomorrow, February 4th, from 5:30–7:30 PM! 📅✨ Get expert guidance on completing your FAFSA for financial aid. Open to all students and parents—don’t miss this chance to secure your future! 📍 Where: Snow Hill High School ⏰ When: Tomorrow, 5:30–7:30 PM #FAFSA #SnowHillHigh #CollegeBound #FinancialAid

💘 Love is in the air… and so is perfect attendance! 💘 Want to be the Valentine to beat this year? Join the February Kickboard Challenge! 🌹💯 From now until February 13, keep it 0️⃣ absences, 0️⃣ tardies, and 0️⃣ negative office referrals, and you’ll be entered into a lottery to win a Dozen Roses! 🌹✨ Nothing says "I'm responsible and romantic" like showing up on time and staying out of trouble. So be the student your teachers (and maybe your crush? 😉) will love! #ZeroAbsencesZeroRegrets #RosesAreRedVioletsAreBlue #StayOnTrackAndWinSomeToo 🌹💕

🎉 Happy National School Counseling Week! 🎉 This #MindsetMonday, let’s celebrate the incredible impact of our Snow Hill High School counselors! 💙✨ They support, guide, and inspire us to grow, both academically and personally. Take a moment to reflect—how has a school counselor helped you on your journey? Share a story, a thank-you, or a positive affirmation! Let’s show our counselors some love! 💬💛 #NSCW25 #MindsetMonday #ThankYouCounselors #SnowHillHigh #Growth #SupportMatters #EagleCounselorAppreciation

Join Us to learn more about the Blueprint for Maryland's Future in one of our upcoming learning sessions! Join us in person at the WCPS Board of Education Office or watch online via livestream! February 19, 2025, 5:30 p.m. - Chief Academic Officers Denise Shorts and Annette Wallace will share progress on WCPS' implementation of Pillars One (Early Childhood Education) and Three (College & Career Readiness) is going. (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/OEDsO4QKeGI) March 12, 2025, 5:40 p.m. - Chief Operations and Human Relations Officer Dwayne Abt and Coordinator of Student Health Services Lauren Williams share progress on Pillars Two (High Quality and Diverse Teachers and Leaders) and Four (Resources for Students to be Successful). (Livestream link: https://youtube.com/live/M27PHb89he4)

📚🦅 Attention Snow Hill School Community! 🦅📚 Should you have any questions or concerns regarding the School Library Policies or access to resources, please don’t hesitate to reach out to your librarian. Our librarian is available to provide answers and guidance to support your library experience! #EaglePride #SHHSLibrary #LibraryAccess #WeAreHereToHelp

Building on our theme of African Americans and Labor, presented today is businessman and inventor Alfred L. Cralle who is best known for inventing the ice cream scoop. In 1897, he patented the "Ice Cream Mold and Disher" a mechanical device designed to easily scoop and dispense ice cream with one hand. His invention was unique because it prevented ice cream from sticking to the scoop and eliminated the need for two hands or additional tools to remove the ice cream. Despite his invention becoming widely used, Cralle never profited significantly from it, as many similar designs emerged over time. His contribution remains significant in culinary history, as his design laid the foundation for modern ice cream scoops still used today.

🌟 It’s National School Counseling Week 2025! 🌟 This week, we’re celebrating the incredible work of our Snow Hill High School counselors, who help our students thrive every day. 💙 We want to show them just how much we appreciate their hard work and dedication! We need YOUR help! Join us in honoring our amazing counselors by participating throughout the week! Share your stories, shout-outs, and messages of thanks using the hashtags: #EagleCounselorAppreciation #HelpingStudentsThrive #NSCW25 Whether it’s a thank-you post, a picture of your counselor, or a story about how they’ve made a difference in your life, we want to hear from you! 🙌 Let’s flood social media with appreciation for the people who make a lasting impact on our students' success. Thank you to our Snow Hill Eagles family for helping us show how much our counselors mean! 🦅💙

Maintaining our focus on African Americans and Labor, our focus today is on Dr. Patricia Bath, a pioneering ophthalmologist, inventor, and advocate for blindness prevention. She is best known for inventing the Laserphaco Probe in 1986, a device that improved cataract surgery by using a laser to remove cataracts more precisely and with less pain. She became the first Black woman to receive a medical patent related to ophthalmology. She co-founded the American Institute for the Prevention of Blindness in 1976, emphasizing that eyesight is a basic human right. Dr. Bath was the first Black female physician to receive a medical patent. She was also the first Black woman to complete an ophthalmology residency at Columbia University and the first woman to chair an ophthalmology residency program in the U.S. at UCLA. Her work revolutionized eye surgery and helped restore vision to many patients, including those who had been blind for decades.

The national Black History Month theme African Americans and Labor connects to black inventors by highlighting how their innovations have had a lasting impact on, both, society and the modern workforce. Many black inventors have created products or systems that transformed industries, improved efficiency, and contributed to economic growth, ultimately shaping the labor market. Their contributions go beyond just the inventions themselves; they created new opportunities and inspired future generations to become inventors, entrepreneurs, and leaders in various industries, all while challenging and overcoming labor-related struggles and discrimination. The legacy of these inventors continues to shape the diverse workforce we see today. Each day this month we will highlight an inventor or entrepreneur who has made a significant impact on our society. Today we highlight Frederick McKinley Jones, inventor and entrepreneur, best known for his contributions to the development of refrigeration technology. He invented the first portable air conditioning unit for trucks, which greatly improved the transportation of perishable goods. His innovations in refrigeration helped transform the food distribution industry, allowing for longer shelf life and reducing food spoilage. In addition to his refrigeration work, Jones held over 60 patents throughout his career, covering a range of inventions including those related to sound equipment and automotive devices. In addition to serving as a sergeant in World War I, he was also a co-founder of the Thermo King Corporation, which specialized in refrigeration systems. Due to his contributions to refrigeration technology, he is called the "Father of Refrigerated Transportation" and the "King of Cool."

🌟 Black History Month: Honoring Stephen Long 🌟 As we begin Black History Month, Snow Hill High School proudly celebrates the legacy of Stephen Long, a trailblazer in Worcester County, MD, and a champion for education. Mr. Long's dedication to empowering young minds and fostering opportunities for all has left an indelible mark on our community. Let us honor his contributions and continue to draw inspiration from his commitment to education, equality, and excellence. Together, we celebrate the history that shapes our future! 💛💙 #BlackHistoryMonth #StephenLong #SnowHillPride #TrailblazerInEducation

📣 Exciting News, Eagles! 🦅✨ Congratulations to Seryna, our first finalist in the Eastern Shore Literacy Association’s Young Authors' Contest! 🎉 As a finalist, she has been invited to the awards ceremony at Salisbury University on March 10th to celebrate her incredible achievement. Stay tuned as we announce more Eagle Finalists next week! Let’s cheer on our talented writers! 📝📖💙💛 #EaglePride #YoungAuthors #SHHSSuccess #WriteYourStory

📢 Last Call, Eagle Writers! ✍️🦅 Today is the final day to submit your entry for the 2024-25 Optimist Club Essay Contest! Don’t miss your chance to showcase your writing skills and compete for scholarship awards. 📅 Deadline: TODAY, January 31 📜 Official rules & submission link: https://tinyurl.com/OptimistSHHS Write, inspire, and make Snow Hill proud! 💙💛 #OptimistClub #EssayContest #EagleWriters #ScholarshipOpportunity #StayOptimistic 🚀

🌟 Attention Future SHHS Students and Families! 🌟 Join us for an exciting opportunity to meet the Counseling Department and Administration! 🏫✨ Learn all about SHHS, including: 🔹 Scheduling for the Class of 2029 🔹 Academic Programs 🔹 What makes SHHS special! Don’t miss out on this chance to get the info you need for a successful high school journey! 🙌

📢 Attention Snow Hill High Families! 📢 SAT Day is coming up soon! This is a fantastic opportunity for our 11th grade students to take the SAT free of charge right here at school. Don't miss out on this chance to prepare for college and beyond! 🎓✨ Encourage your student to make the most of this amazing opportunity! 📖✏️ #SATDay #CollegeReady #EaglePride

Look at our Bayside Champs! Allie Suarezapecheche won in the 1600m and 800m and got 2nd in the 3200m, while Myles Martin won in shot put! #EaglesSoar 🩶❤️

Today, our wonderful students and staff joined together with our friends at Stephen Decatur to wear pink in honor of Mya! This beautiful gesture showcases our unity and support for her and the SDHS family. #cheerforMya #Myawillwin 💕

WCPS families, last week the Dept. of Homeland Security issued a directive allowing immigration enforcement actions to occur in sensitive areas, including schools and bus stops. Please visit our website https://www.worcesterk12.org/page/immigration-supports for how we are supporting our students and their families.